Chick Boost introduces beneficial bacteria to the crop which assist the
chick in developing a positive bacteria culture in its
digestive tract. Commercially hatched chicks are raised in a clean
enviroment and are not exposed to natural flora found in the
hens digestive tract. Because of HCl gastric secreation which starts at
day 18 of incubation, a newborn chick is at high risk for
disease. More than any other animal chicks should be provided beneficial
bacteria right after birth. Beneficial Bacteria in the
digestive tract help to crowd out the bad bacteria. This is known as
selective exclusion and will help the animal fight off bad
bacteria.(E. Coli, etc.) A healthy gut leads to a healthy immune system
to help combat disease and stress.